Guwahati, Oct 5: Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president Hagrama Mohilary on Sunday took oath as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Bodoland Secretariat Field in Assam’s Kokrajhar district amid persistent rain. Former minister Rihon Daimary was sworn in as the Deputy CEM during the same event.

Speaking moments after being sworn in, Mohilary made an emotional pledge to the people of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). “We will fulfill every promise we made to the people. We will extend every possible help to our citizens. We will work tirelessly to solve their problems through hard work and unity. I seek the full cooperation of the Assam Government and our cabinet ministers to make this happen. I thank the people of the BTR wholeheartedly for their overwhelming support and trust”.

The ceremony was attended by Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, several cabinet ministers, and Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Manikya Debbarma from Tripura, marking a significant political moment for the region.

The BPF secured a clear mandate, winning 28 of the 40 BTC seats to reclaim control of the autonomous body that governs the Bodoland Territorial Region — covering Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri districts.

Dr. Sarma stated that the formation of a new council through the democratic process and the swearing-in of Hagrama Mohilary as the head of BTC marks an important milestone. He expressed confidence that, with the blessings of the people, Hagrama Mohilary will provide able leadership over the next five years, sustain the ongoing peace process, and open a new chapter of development and progress in the BTR.

The Chief Minister assured that the State Government would extend full cooperation to the new BTC government in all areas. He further mentioned that alongside the BTC administration, the Government of Assam has already implemented various welfare schemes in the region, and through joint and coordinated efforts, the aspirations of the people of BTC would soon be realized.

He expressed optimism that building stronger bridges of harmony among all communities and ensuring equitable participation of every group in the development process would enable the BTR to ascend to a new height of progress. It may be noted that Rihon Daimari took oath as the Deputy Chief of the BTC as Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota administered the oath of office to both CEM and Deputy CEM.

Taking to X, PM Modi said, “I congratulate Shri Hagrama Mohilary on being sworn in as Bodoland Territorial Council’s CEM. My best wishes to him and his team for their tenure. The Central Government and Assam Government will continue to support the BTC Government as we all collectively work to fulfil the great Bodofa Upendranath Brahma’s vision and ensure all-round development,”.

The swearing in ceremony was attended by newly elected Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary, Deputy Chief Executive Member Rihan Daimari, and newly elected Council Members, several Ministers of the Government of Assam, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma Head of the Royal House of Tripura, representatives from other autonomous councils, senior officials from the Government of Assam and the BTC administration, and a host of other dignitaries.

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